quieter-going

Updated: May 16, 2025

We ought to be thankful that in such matters individual freedom is somewhat hampered in our old-fashioned and quieter-going country. London Morning Post. The gape worm may be termed the bete noir of the poultry-keeper his greatest enemy whether he be farmer or fancier. It is true there are some who declare that it is unknown in their poultry-yards that they have never been troubled with it at all.

Various - Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884